Cryptic crossword clue
Theatre boxes always the cheapest accommodation 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word STEERAGE

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The straight part
We know that "the cheapest accommodation" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case the cheapest accommodation = steerage.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does STEERAGE mean?

STEERAGE noun
  1. The art of steering.
  2. The section of a passenger ship that provided inexpensive accommodation with no individual cabins.
  3. The effect of the helm on a ship.

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